A.B. Stoddard piece from RCP about Trump-McConnell “Marriage.”

A.B. Stoddard has up an interesting write up that McConnell’s precious Senate majority is in worse electoral shape than realized because of the orange baboon in the White House.   But … Read More

“Little Things Mean A Lot”

A line a day when you’re far away, Little things mean a lot   Little Things Mean A Lot OK! *CLAP!* Everybody have their final walk through with the caterer for … Read More

The GOP's “Age” Old Problem Has Gotten Worse.

Well, it’s not like they can say that they weren’t warned. The “autopsy report” following the 2012 election was both blunt, and honest. It said that the GOP, in its current … Read More

Today in EVs: Cobalt: What is it good for (absolutely nothing?). Plus: 250kW Superchargers go live

1) Cobalt In High-Nickel Batteries: Does It Do Anything Useful At All? Of all of the components of a lithium-ion battery, cobalt has historically been one of the more expensive … Read More

Do me a favor. STOP with the comparisons already!

You’re fooling yourself if you don’t believe it…And you’re killing yourself if you don’t believe it   Styx Same shit, different day. As far as I’m concerned, Ralph Northam fucked up, … Read More

Betrayed by Trump, Kurdish Fighters Forced to Ask Assad for Support.

Forced into choosing between the Devil and the deep blue sea by Trump’s abandonment of them earlier this month, Kurdish forces in the Northern Syria city of Manbij have chosen … Read More

Republicans Want It Both Ways on the ACA: Destroy It Without Getting the Blame.

According to Republicans, pay not attention to that crazy Texas judge behind the curtain who ruled that the ACA was invalid. In an appearance on “Meet the Press,” Sen. John … Read More

The murder that could change US history

Keep an eye on this. The US Senate is preparing to hold a vote on actually taking concrete action against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over Kreepy Kushners newest kash … Read More

In a Nifty Piece of Writing, Walter Shapiro Gigs Trump on His Feud With Chief Justice Roberts.

Walter Shapiro has been a speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter, erstwhile stand up comedian and is a current political satirist.  If he could play the piano, he might be confused with one … Read More

The GOP lost more than the House on Tuesday night. They lost their favorite talking point too.

The thrill is gone baby, the thrill is gone away     BB King Just because I haven’t been writing for the last three days doesn’t mean that I have been … Read More

What Are You Hearing John Podhoretz?

I know.  I know.  Merlin1963!  STOP WATCHING MTP ON MSNBC!!!  It the BOTHERSIDERIST DEVIL CHUCK TODD! I got home and was making dinner for my elderly Mom, and the TV … Read More

Sen. Flake: If FBI finds Kavanaugh lied to committee, nomination is over

Hint: He did.  From CNN: Sens. Jeff Flake and Chris Coons said in an interview that aired Sunday that if the FBI investigation into sexual assault and misconduct allegations against … Read More

Former Kavanaugh drinking buddy claims he lied about his alcohol use in hearing

Some dare call it perjury. I went to the University of Wisconsin in the early ‘80s, around the same time the famously weak-stomached Brett Kavanaugh was painting New Haven orange … Read More

Trump Throws A Tantrum About China Trade.

Trump is threating China with more tariffs, according to Bloomberg News.  Essentially, Trump would place tariffs on ALL Chinese goods. Trump said Friday he’s willing to slap tariffs on an … Read More

“Pro-Life Religious Right” Remained Silent & Let the Babies Suffer. We Won't Ever Forget.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand—someone who is devoutly religious and actually follows the Bible—called it: Trump is doing the devil’s work. His ideas are evil, “from darkness,” and rooted in hate. Trump is a monster. Coincidentally, … Read More

Syria tension (liveblog #3) – Samples acquired from attack victims; UK cabinet backs attacks

NOTE: If you’re a “ChemTruther”… if you disagree with Amnesty International, the OPCW, WHO, MSF, the UN (breakdown), and all public evidence about past attacks, and are here to do the same about the … Read More